aligner

Aligner is a French verb that primarily means "to align" or "to arrange in a line."

Meaning:

• To place things in a straight line or in correct relative positions:
  For example, aligning books on a shelf or stages in a process so they are properly positioned.

• To bring elements into agreement or harmony: In a broader or figurative sense, it can mean to align ideas, goals, or actions such that they are consistent or coordinated.

Parts of the word:

• The verb aligner comes from the noun ligne ("line"), with the prefix a- (towards, at) and the suffix -er which is typical of French infinitive verbs in the first group.

Synonyms:

• Ranger (to arrange)
• Ordonnancer (to schedule, to order)
• Rectifier (to correct, rectify)

Antonyms:

• Désaligner (to misalign, if specifically used)
• Désaranger (to disarrange)
• Brouiller (to scramble, confuse)

Usage in a sentence:

• Il faut aligner les chaises pour la réunion.
  (We need to align the chairs for the meeting.)

• Les intérêts des deux entreprises doivent être alignés pour réussir le partenariat.
  (The interests of the two companies must be aligned to make the partnership successful.)